On: Adam? ... is there a reason your laptop is in the fridge? (2006)

[ayx]

Marble flooring in homes is quite common in India.

[sparrowInHand → ayx]

Its very common in loads of countrys - or at least terra-cotta tiles: Spain, Mexico, Italy, Greece. Its a good way to keep a house cool in summer.

[permo-w → sparrowInHand]

terracotta tiles is a different matter from marble

[sparrowInHand → permo-w]

Why? It occurs naturally in italy and some other country. Its just a material. One that is easily damaged by accidic cleaners, so not the luxery it sounds.

Marble ground down is even in toothpaste..

[permo-w → sparrowInHand]

because marble is an expensive luxury and terracotta is not